The Original NMI (National Men's Institute) was - and still is - a group of [generally retired] chaps who get together once a month for a gentle bicycle ride with a stop for tea/coffee and a cake, usually starting from Crowthorne. Occasionally an extra excursion will be undertaken (such as our trip to Brooklands or Fawley Hill railway).
From this grew the aspiration to start a Men's Shed in Wokingham Without.
Hence that project is titled "Crowthorne & Wokingham Without NMI Men's Shed".
It must be stressed that the Original NMI is a completely separate entity from the Shed project.
Below you will find details of the next planned ride and Blogs describing our exploits:
Next NMI Ride
The date of the next NMI Ride is Monday 15th December.
This is the Christmas ride, ending at the Bird In Hand in Sandhurst for a Christmas Lunch.
You need to have booked with Ray to come on this ride.
The starting location is the Morgan Rec car park. Leaving at 11am SHARP so we get to the pub on time.
If you miss the start, make for the pub for about 12 noon - the first round will be on you!
Make sure to bring your secret Santa gift already wrapped to put in Santa's (Ray's) sack (bin bag).
Don't forget your crash helmet!
If you would like to join us for the first time then just turn up on your bike (with your crash helmet)! No need to book. The next ride after the Christmas ride is Monday 19th January.
You don't need to be a member of the Shed to join the rides.
Participation in NMI activities is done entirely at your own risk.
NMI Blogs etc
Here is the Blog of a recent ride (and occasionally other events) by the Original NMI: